NEMA, IOM receive 145 Nigerian returnees from Libya in Lagos
The National Emergency Management Agency and International Organization for Migration have received 145 Nigerian returnees evacuated from Libya. The group arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport aboard an Al Buraq Airlines flight. According to officials, the returnees included adults, children, and infants, showing the scale of the evacuation effort. On arrival, the Nigeria Immigration Service […]
NEMA concludes emergency response after fire outbreak at Jos Terminus market
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has concluded its emergency response following a fire outbreak at Jos Terminus Market. The incident occurred late on March 14 in Jos North Local Government Area, with the fire starting a few minutes before 10 p.m. According to NEMA, the fire affected several temporary stalls and lock-up shops within […]
Benue: Senate urges FG to establish military base in Kwande over rising attacks
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to establish a military base in Kwande Local Government Area to tackle the growing insecurity in the area. Lawmakers said a permanent military presence would help protect residents and allow displaced people to safely return to their communities. The Senate also asked security agencies to […]
Flood victims in Akwa Ibom get relief materials from NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to victims of recent flooding in Akwa Ibom State. The initiative aims to support affected families and provide immediate assistance in the aftermath of the disaster. According to NEMA officials, the flood displaced hundreds of residents, damaging homes, farmlands, and personal belongings. The agency said […]
NEMA receives 153 Nigerian returnees from Chad
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 153 Nigerian returnees who arrived from Chad under the Assisted Voluntary Return Programme, facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria. In a statement released by NEMA’s Lagos Operations Office on Tuesday via X, the agency confirmed that the […]
NEMA Urges Stronger Collaboration With SEMA For Effective Disaster Response
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for closer collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMA) to improve disaster response across Nigeria. According to NEMA, stronger partnerships will ensure faster rescue operations, better coordination, and reduced loss of lives and property during emergencies. Officials noted that disasters such as floods, fire outbreaks, building […]
148 Nigerian migrants stranded in Sudan return home
The Kano office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has welcomed 148 Nigerians who were stuck in Sudan. This is part of the government’s continuous effort to bring citizens safely back home from troubled countries. In a statement on Saturday, NEMA explained that the returnees arrived on Friday at about 2:30 p.m. through Malam […]
Survivor reveals what caused Sokoto boat crash
A survivor of the Sokoto boat accident that happened on Sunday, August 17, has shared his first-hand account of the tragedy. Husseini Goronyo, who survived, said the accident was caused by the boat carrying too many passengers and motorcycles. He explained that he was heading to Goronyo market when the incident occurred. Husseini said, “I […]
10 rescued, over 40 feared d3ad in Sokoto boat mishap
A passenger boat overturned in Kojiyo Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area, Sokoto State, causing panic as many passengers were feared dead or missing. The boat, carrying dozens of residents across the river, sank in the middle of its journey on Sunday, August 17, 2025. An eyewitness, Abubakar, reported that the accident led to multiple casualties, […]
Rescued Nigerian Miners Narrate Ordeal In Central African Republic
Eleven Nigerian miners who were trapped in the Central African Republic (CAR) have expressed deep gratitude to the federal government for stepping in quickly to save them. Speaking on behalf of the group in Abuja, Mr. Freeborn Igorigo thanked President Bola Tinubu for making their rescue a priority and for giving them a warm, respectful […]